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Ah.
Love ly Ri ta, (A)me ter maid,
(E)love ly Ri ta, (B)me ter maid.
(E)Love ly Ri ta, (D)me ter maid, (E)noth ing can come be (B)tween us; (C#m)when it gets dark, I (F#7)tow your heart a (B)way.
Stand ing by a (A)park ing me ter, when I caught a (G)glimpse of Ri ta, (E)fill ing in a tick et in her (B)lit tle white book.
In a cap she (A)looked much old er, and the bag a (G)cross her shoul der (E)made her look a lit tle like a (B)mil i t’ry man.
Oh,
(A)Love ly Ri ta, me ter maid, (E)may I en quire dis (B)creet ly, (C#m)“When are you free to (F#7)take some tea with (B)me?”
(E6)Ah.
Ri ta.
(B)you.
ly Ri ta, (A)me ter maid,
(E)love ly Ri ta, (B)me ter maid.
Love ly Ri ta, (A)me ter maid,
(E)love ly Ri ta, (B)me ter maid.
Lovely Rita — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lovely Rita" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Lovely Rita”
- What key is "Lovely Rita" by The Beatles played in?
- Lovely Rita is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lovely Rita"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lovely Rita" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Lovely Rita"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lovely Rita"?
- "Lovely Rita" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lovely Rita"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am, B, B7, C#m, D, E, E6, +5 more.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lovely Rita" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lovely Rita" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Lovely Rita" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Lovely Rita" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.